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2011 RBS 6 NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES: - All kick-off times are local Friday, February 4 Wales v England, Millennium Stadium, 7.45pm Saturday, February 5 Italy v IRELAND, Stadio Flaminio, 3.30pm (2.30pm Irish time) France v Scotland, Stade de France, 6pm Saturday, February 12
Though Ireland came away with no Six Nations Trophy (Grand Slam or otherwise) and no Triple Crown after losing to Scotland, Tommy Bowe has been named RBS Six Nations Player of the Championship. Despite being disappointed they hadn't won, Tommy Bowe said: “We can take an awful lot from the to
No Triple Crown for Ireland and Scotland avoid the Wooden Spoon with a worthy performance, thus ensuring France got a fifth Six Nations tournament win and still a chance of a Grand Slam with England to play. Parks kicked a penalty in the sixth-minute after O'Connell was penalised for not rolling
An improvement, and less of a nightmare than Paris - Ireland remain on course fot he Triple Crown, and maybe even the tournament if France take their eyes of the ball. In a soggy Twickenham Ireland got it just about right! The line-out fired, and the scrum looked improved. Sexton came off not ear
There are four changes to the team, two in the forwards and two in the backs. Geordan Murphy makes a welcome return after returning from injury and Jonathan Sextion will start at outhalf. John Hayes wins his 100th cap as part of a front row that contains Rory Best in replacement for Jerry Flan
Jerry Flannery will sit out the rest of the Six Nations after receiving a six-week ban for kicking Alexis Palisson in the France game and being cited afterwards. Flannery pleaded guilty and can resume training on March 29 (9 days after Irelands final game against Scotland) Flannery has the rig
The Six Nations Grand Slam is off (for Ireland at least), Morgan Parra who had accused Ireland of being cheats masterminded a defeat for the Irish. Tries in the first half by Servat and Jauzion, and a second half one from Poitrenaud were added to Morgan Parra's 15 points to see of Ireland who rea
Following the opener on Saturday against Italy, Ireland have added 11 players to the squad from those who played at Croke on Saturday for the game against France. O'Connell came off during the Italy game after taking a blow to the eye, but is expected to train this week. Trimble came off with a t
It was a rusty performance for Ireland in their opening game against Italy after winning all five games last season to complete the Grand Slam. A win to celebrate John Hayes 100th cap, and 50th successive appearance in the tournament was nice, but it was less than convincing! O'Gara had been r
IRELAND Team & Replacements (v Italy, 2010 RBS 6 Nations Championship, Croke Park, Saturday, February 6, kick-off 2.30pm): 15 - Rob Kearney (UCD/Leinster) 14 - Tommy Bowe (Ospreys) 13 - Brian O'Driscoll (UCD/Leinster) (capt) 12 - Gordon D'Arcy (Lansdowne/Leinster) 11 - Andrew Trimble (Bal
